404 Related Posts
This plugin will display related posts in your 404 page template. The related posts will be displayed based on the invalid URL user visited. It will check against the post types saved in the settings and will look for…
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404 Related Posts shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 5 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.6 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where 404 Related Posts stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| 404 | >100 |
| posts | >100 |
| related content | >100 |
| related links | >100 |
| related posts | >100 |
About 404 Related Posts
From the official readme · v1.4Description
This plugin will display related posts in your 404 page template. The related posts will be displayed based on the invalid URL user visited. It will check against the post types saved in the settings and will look for similar posts which match the URI.
Installation
This section describes how to install the plugin and get it working.
e.g.
- Upload
related-posts-on-404-page.phpto the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Place
<?php do_action('404_related_posts'); ?>in your theme’s 404 page template
Frequently asked questions
Will the plugin show related posts on 404 page right after activation?
No
How will it work then?
Refer to the installation section above
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FAQ
404 Related Posts: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 12, 2026
Is 404 Related Posts free?
Yes. 404 Related Posts is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is 404 Related Posts safe to use in 2026?
404 Related Posts shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.
How many websites use 404 Related Posts?
404 Related Posts is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,198 times since it launched in September 2020. It was downloaded 39 times in the last 30 days.
Does 404 Related Posts work with WordPress 7.1?
404 Related Posts is officially tested up to WordPress 5.6.22, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does 404 Related Posts need?
404 Related Posts requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was 404 Related Posts last updated?
The latest version, 1.4, was released on March 7, 2021 (6 years ago).
Who makes 404 Related Posts?
404 Related Posts is developed and maintained by Ahmad Karim.
What are the best alternatives to 404 Related Posts?
The most popular alternatives to 404 Related Posts are Redirection (2M+ installs), Broken Link Checker by AIOS… (300K+ installs) and Smart Custom 404 Error Page (100K+ installs).
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